Happy New Year! And with the new year comes something called Blog 365. The challenge is to write a blog post for each of the 365 days of 2008.

Crazy, I know.

But the rules are flexible. You need to write 1 post per day on any of your blogs, NOT each one.

I happen to collect blogs like Imelda collects shoes, so between all of them - blogging once a day won’t be too bad. You can check out two of my other blogs at Blog Resources Online and I Love A Good Sale (don’t we all?).

Why did I sign up for this torture? Well, in November I participated in NaBloPoMo, where you had to post a blog entry once a day for the entire month. Some days were harder than others but I struggled through, and lo and behold, my blog improved! My RSS subscriber count grew (if you are not a subscriber, don’t miss another post - Subscribe Now!), my search engine hits grew, I met other fantastic bloggers, and the creative juices were a-flowin’.

Then December came along. Without the motivation of NaBloPoMo, I became a bit more lax and my blog showed it.

So here I am at the cusp of 2008 and I am up for the challenge. Visit my page at Blog 365 to say hello, or leave me a comment here. Misery loves company, you know!

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Happy New Year!

Well, guys, I survived NaBloPoMo! Posting every day for the month of November has been a challenge - but my blog is better because of it.

Here are my reflections on the past month:

• The number one way to overcome writer’s block is to write. By posting every day, I have gotten the creative juices flowing. I am always on the lookout for a good topic. And my family is a great subject (much to my son’s chagrin)
• Increased readership has been a big bonus of daily posting. My subscribers have doubled from 38 subscribers on October 30 to my all time high of 73 subscribers on November 27. (If you haven’t yet subscribed be sure to click the big orange RSS button on the right or enter your email address to receive my posts in your inbox).
• Through NaBloPoMo I have found so many other great blogs and met other parenting bloggers like myself.

So while the task has been tough, the results have been so worth it!

Now my blogging buddy Sherri - The Rebel Housewife has asked the big question - “Will I continue this daily blogging pace?”

I am sure going to try. But I think I will keep weekend blogging to a minimum. My family will appreciate that!

See you on Monday.